2300 km long, maybe more.
46000 m of ascent. Guaranteed.
324 hours to complete the Odyssey.
The Japanese Odyssey 2025
Be prepared for the most scenic, yet punishing ride you'll ever attempt.
The Japanese Odyssey is an unsupported cycle adventure. It means that the organisation doesn’t provide any support, and that private support or assistance is prohibited. Once you cross the starting line, you are truly on your own.
The Japanese Odyssey is a demanding adventure. And yet, it is not a race. There won’t be any ranking, nor official finishing times. Successful riders will be those who accomplish the whole course within 13 days.
We chose 20 mandatory checkpoints and segments you’ll have to ride through.
In between, nothing is imposed, you make your own decisions route-wise.
You have 13 and a half days (324 hours) to pass through the 20 mandatory checkpoints and segments before reaching the Alps Park in Matsumoto city.
How you manage your time is entirely up to you.